EQUIFAX, INC.


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"Products" offered by EQUIFAX, INC. with at least one, but usually more complaints:

Bank account or service - Checking account
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service
Checking or savings account -
Checking or savings account - CD (Certificate of Deposit)
Checking or savings account - Checking account
Checking or savings account - Other banking product or service
Checking or savings account - Savings account
Consumer Loan - Installment loan
Consumer Loan - Personal line of credit
Consumer Loan - Vehicle lease
Consumer Loan - Vehicle loan
Credit card -
Credit card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card - Store credit card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose credit card or charge card
Credit card or prepaid card - General-purpose prepaid card
Credit card or prepaid card - Gift card
Credit card or prepaid card - Government benefit card
Credit card or prepaid card - Store credit card
Credit reporting -
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit repair services
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report
Debt collection - Auto
Debt collection - Auto debt
Debt collection - Credit card
Debt collection - Credit card debt
Debt collection - Federal student loan
Debt collection - Federal student loan debt
Debt collection - I do not know
Debt collection - Medical
Debt collection - Medical debt
Debt collection - Mortgage
Debt collection - Mortgage debt
Debt collection - Non-federal student loan
Debt collection - Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.)
Debt collection - Other debt
Debt collection - Payday loan debt
Debt collection - Private student loan debt
Debt collection - Rental debt
Debt collection - Telecommunications debt
Debt or credit management - Credit repair services
Debt or credit management - Debt settlement
Debt or credit management - Mortgage modification or foreclosure avoid
Debt or credit management - Student loan debt relief
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Debt settlement
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Domestic (US) money transfer
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Foreign currency exchange
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Mobile or digital wallet
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Money order, traveler's check or cashier's
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Refund anticipation check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Traveler's check or cashier's check
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service - Virtual currency
Mortgage - Conventional adjustable mortgage (ARM)
Mortgage - Conventional fixed mortgage
Mortgage - Conventional home mortgage
Mortgage - FHA mortgage
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit
Mortgage - Home equity loan or line of credit (HELOC)
Mortgage - Other mortgage
Mortgage - Other type of mortgage
Mortgage - Reverse mortgage
Mortgage - VA mortgage
Other financial service - Refund anticipation check
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan -
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, or personal loan - Title loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Installment loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Other advances of future income
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Payday loan
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Personal line of credit
Payday loan, title loan, personal loan, or advance loan - Title loan
Prepaid card - Gift or merchant card
Student loan - Federal student loan servicing
Student loan - Non-federal student loan
Student loan - Private student loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Lease
Vehicle loan or lease - Loan
Vehicle loan or lease - Title loan

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Complaint ID: 8076997

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: Requested opt out... XX/XX/2023 XXXX Bank Subject XXXX XXXX of Authorizations and Notification of Violations Under Relevant Federal Laws I, XXXX XXXX XXXX, am writing to inform you of my decision to opt-out of any and all authorizations I XXXX have given you, whether written, unwritten, verbal, or nonverbal as is my right per FCRA Section 15 USC 1681 ( b ) and 16 CFR 313.7 ( e ), ( f ), ( g ) ( 1 ). You have repeatedly provided inaccurate information as well as my non public personal information to all credit reporting agencies which has caused substantial harm to my life by these actions. I have proof of multiple violations of the protection provided to me as a consumer under several federal laws, including but not limited to : 15 USC 6801 ( a ) states It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. According to 15 USC 6809 ( 4 ) ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( I ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer ; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. 15 USC 1681 ( b ) requires every financial institutionshall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 16 CFR 313.7 ( e ) Time to comply with opt out. You must comply with a consumers opt out direction as soon as reasonably practicable after you receive it. ( f ) Continuing right to opt out. A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. ( g ) Duration of consumers opt out direction. ( 1 ) A consumers direction to opt out under this section is effective until the consumer revokes it in writing or, if the consumer agrees, electronically. I exercise these rights under the aforementioned federal laws with the aim of protecting my personal information from unauthorized access, use, and sharing. I kindly request that you review all your past and current practices relating to the collection, storage, use, and sharing of my personal information to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory provisions. Failure to do so may result in the violation of federal law, which could lead to serious consequences. I expect you to promptly address any violations, including inaccuracies, and take necessary steps to rectify the situation. Furthermore, I request that you provide me with a detailed written response that outlines the actions taken to comply with the applicable laws within thirty ( 30 ) days of receiving this letter. I would like to continue receiving periodic statements by mail and any legally mandated communications regarding my account. However, any other uses or sharing of my personal financial information should cease unless explicitly authorized by me. I appreciate your immediate attention to this request and compliance with the relevant federal laws. XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 95823

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076967

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: Upon review of my consumer report according to the Fair Credit Reporting Act 15 USC 1681 Section 602 states, there is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. Equifax, XXXX, XXXX are all consumer reporting agencies and I am the Consumer. I have the right to make sure my private information isnt shared which is backed by 15 USC 6801 which states It is policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic information. The following financial institutions ; ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT NAME XXXX XXXX XXXX ; A financial institution by definition under that title 15 USC 1681 Section 604a Section 2 states In general subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : in accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. These companies listed above, and XXXX, Equifax, and XXXX do not have my consent to furnish this information and the surely do not have my written consent. Any and all consent Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX whether it be verbal, non-verbal, written, implied or otherwise is revoked. 15 USC 6802 ( b ) ( c ) states a financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. These companies listed above never informed me of my right to exercise my nondisclosure option. 15 USC 1681 C ( a ) ( 5 ) states Except as authorized under subsection ( b ), no consumer reporting agencies may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. These accounts are adverse items they are reporting again without my permission which is against the law. 15 USC 1681 2 ( a ) ( 1 ) states a person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. 15 USC 1681e states every consumer reporting agency shall maintain reasonable procedures designed to avoid violations of section 1681c of this title and to limit the furnishings of consumer reports to the purposes listed under section 1681b of this title. Equifax, XXXX, XXXX and these companies listed above are not maintain reasonable procedures. Also 12 CFR 1016.7 states A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time. I am opting out of your reporting services. I also request that the inaccurate information be updated immediately. I also request that an updated report be made available to or mailed to the address attached.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 32835

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076941

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX and Equifax have violated my consumer rights, and I have provided proof multiple times. But unfortunately, these companies believe themselves to be higher than the law itself. Who is going to govern these agencies? By the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - THIS ACCOUNT IS INACCURATE, I DID NOT INCUR ANY LATE PAYMENTS. PLEASE UPDATE TO PAID ON TIME XXXXXXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please delete this item immediately. XXXX - XXXX- Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - THIS ACCOUNT IS INACCURATE, I DID NOT INCUR ANY LATE PAYMENTS. PLEASE UPDATE TO PAID ON TIME XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please delete this item immediately. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX - XXXX- Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX - XX/XX/2023 - This account is inaccurate and fraudulent. I? m seeking Litigation. Please delete at once. XXXX - XX/XX/2023 - This account is inaccurate and fraudulent. I? m seeking Litigation. Please delete at once. XXXX - XX/XX/2023 - This account is inaccurate and fraudulent. I? m seeking Litigation. Please delete at once. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax have violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information or Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the data is inaccurate.

Company Response:

State: NJ

Zip: 070XX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076917

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Improper use of your report

Subissue: Reporting company used your report improperly

Consumer Complaint: Requested opt out... XX/XX/2023 XXXX XXXX XXXX Subject : Opting-Out of Authorizations and Notification of Violations Under Relevant Federal Laws I, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX writing to inform you of my decision to opt-out of any and all authorizations I may have given you, whether written, unwritten, verbal, or nonverbal as is my right per FCRA Section 15 USC 1681 ( b ). You have repeatedly provided inaccurate information as well as my non public personal information to all credit reporting agencies which has caused substantial harm to my life by these actions. I have proof of multiple violations of the protection provided to me as a consumer under several federal laws, including but not limited to : 15 USC 6801 ( a ) states It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. According to 15 USC 6809 ( 4 ) ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( I ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer ; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. 15 USC 1681 ( b ) requires every financial institutionshall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. I exercise these rights under the aforementioned federal laws with the aim of protecting my personal information from unauthorized access, use, and sharing. I kindly request that you review all your past and current practices relating to the collection, storage, use, and sharing of my personal information to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory provisions. Failure to do so may result in the violation of federal law, which could lead to serious consequences. I expect you to promptly address any violations, including inaccuracies, and take necessary steps to rectify the situation. Furthermore, I request that you provide me with a detailed written response that outlines the actions taken to comply with the applicable laws within thirty ( 30 ) days of receiving this letter. I would like to continue receiving periodic statements by mail and any legally mandated communications regarding my account. However, any other uses or sharing of my personal financial information should cease unless explicitly authorized by me. I appreciate your immediate attention to this request and compliance with the relevant federal laws. XXXX XXXX XXXX

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 95823

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076904

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: I am sincerely pleading with you to remove this entry from my credit report as it is not mine and is completely fraudulent. I did not authorize anyone to use my account, and I am deeply concerned about the implications this has on my creditworthiness.

Company Response:

State: TX

Zip: 75253

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076866

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: XXXX XXXX XXXX and Equifax have violated my consumer rights, and I have provided proof multiple times. But unfortunately, these companies believe themselves to be higher than the law itself. Who is going to govern these agencies? By the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXXXXXX - This account is inaccurate and fraudulent. I? m seeking Litigation. Please delete at once. XXXX - XX/XX/XXXXXXXX XXXX This account is inaccurate and fraudulent. I? m seeking Litigation. Please delete at once. XXXX XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. INQUIRY - XX/XX/XXXX - This account is inaccurate and fraudulent. I? m seeking Litigation. Please delete at once. XXXX XXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX - XXXX - Please verify by providing my color copy of my ID, provide my wet signature, and the original contract. or DELETE THIS ACCOUNT IMMEDIATELY. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, and Equifax have violated my rights. 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish an account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information or Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the data is inaccurate.

Company Response:

State: FL

Zip: 33431

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076864

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Their investigation did not fix an error on your report

Consumer Complaint: I am writing to address an ongoing issue regarding inaccurate and misleading information on my credit report, despite my previous dispute letter sent to your company. I have recently reviewed an updated copy of my credit report and regretfully discovered that certain information remains unresolved and continues to be incorrectly reported. The consequences of your company 's non-compliance with relevant laws have had severe negative impacts on both my credit standing and reputation.

Company Response:

State: IL

Zip: XXXXX

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076776

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Consumer Complaint: I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see the attached documents and letter for the referenced issues from above.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 92656

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076753

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Incorrect information on your report

Subissue: Information belongs to someone else

Consumer Complaint: In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 USC 1681. has violated my rights. Or a list of inquiries : 15 U.S.C 1681 section 602 A. States I have the right to privacy. 15 U.S.C 1681 Section 604 A Section 2 : It also states a consumer reporting agency can not furnish a account without my written instructions 15 U.S.C 1681c. ( a ) ( 5 ) Section States : no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years. 15 U.S.C. 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate.

Company Response:

State: GA

Zip: 30312

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with explanation

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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Complaint ID: 8076751

Date Received: 2023-12-29

Issue: Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem

Subissue: Investigation took more than 30 days

Consumer Complaint: I have been trying to dispute incorrect and/or invalid items listed on my credit report and have gotten no assistance from the creditors or the credit bureaus regarding this matter. Please see the attached documents and letter for the referenced issues from above.

Company Response:

State: CA

Zip: 91761

Submitted Via: Web

Date Sent: 2023-12-29

Company Response to Consumer: Closed with non-monetary relief

Timely Response: Yes

Consumer Disputed: N/A


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